This paper sets the scene for a special issue of ZDM—The International Journal on
Mathematics Education—by tracing key elements of the fields of teacher and …

Mathematics classroom coaching is used across the United States as a means for improving
instruction, with the ultimate goal of improving student learning. The job assignments of …

For the past forty years, United States school districts have increasingly hired mathematics
specialists to support the teaching and learning of mathematics. Despite the prevalence of …

Abstract Mathematics coaching, which can be defined broadly as job-embedded learning for
mathematics teachers with someone who can help, is being used in Canada to improve …

With the advancement of digital technology, the roles of teachers and students are slowly
changing. The classroom is on the verge of becoming a new, more open place, one with …

This study examines how mathematics teaching research specialists mentor practicing
teachers during post-lesson debriefs of a lesson study in China. Based on a systematic, fine …

In this study, we used hierarchical linear modeling to examine restricted-use 2011 National
Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data to explore relationships between principal …

This paper suggests implications for researchable questions about mathematics teacher
development. We ask the following: what is necessary for research that includes …

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book provides readers with a deeper understanding of validity …

This commentary paper focuses on challenges associated with the professional
development of a particular group of mathematics educators: mathematics educators who …